Reborn Lady - Chapter 390
The eunuch began by announcing the conferment of Prince Jing upon Da Lang, a development that Yin Hui had anticipated to some extent. Just as Emperor Yongping had felt aggrieved when the late Emperor appointed Wei Ang as the Crown Prince, he would never treat his sons in the same manner. Since Da Lang would not be designated as the heir, he would inherit the title of a Prince.
Next came the second decree.
The Imperial Decree commenced with a lavish praise for Wei Luo, extolling his virtues in a lengthy enumeration.
Yin Hui found herself initially bewildered. Having just mourned the loss of a son, her father-in-law’s heart still heavy with sorrow, why then lavish praise upon another son without cause?
Yet, as the decree unfolded, Yin Hui’s realization dawned. Could it be that her father-in-law intended to appoint Wei Luo as the new Crown Prince?
By the time the eunuch concluded the reading of the decree, Yin Hui’s suspicion solidified into certainty.
She pressed her palms to the ground in gratitude, performing kowtows of thanks, even as a smile tugged at the corners of her mouth, almost involuntarily.
Yet, when she lifted her head, Yin Hui restrained her emotions.
Eunuch Xuanzhi smiled knowingly, and upon Yin Hui’s instruction, An Shun’er was summoned to reward him. Then, he led Eunuch Xuanzhi outside.
“Mother, Father is now the Crown Prince!” Wei Ning burst in with uncontained excitement as soon as the outsider had departed, seizing her mother’s arm and bouncing with joy.
Yin Hui chuckled softly as they entered the room, embracing each other immediately. They laughed together, swaying from side to side, while Wei Ning bounced around. Yin Hui watched with a fond, albeit slightly crooked, smile.
“Mother, I’ve always thought Father is the most powerful among the brothers,” Wei Ning whispered, nestled in her mother’s arms after their playful dance.
Yin Hui gently caressed her daughter’s face, her smile warm and genuine. “It’s not just you, your father is indeed the most powerful.”
The only thing Wei Luo lost to Wei Yang was the timing of his birth.
“You’re amazing too, Mother. You’ll be an Empress in the future,” Wei Ning declared excitedly, grabbing hold of the Imperial Decree and jumping around.
For a thirteen-year-old girl, encountering such a momentous occasion meant more than just laughter—it called for exuberant jumps and bounds of joy.
Yin Hui also wanted to jump, but instead of releasing her daughter’s hand, she held her hand tightly as they swayed together.
That man must have received some news the day before, but he didn’t dare to tell her until he was sure. He just had fun with himself, no wonder he touched her head outside in broad daylight.
Not long after, Ji Xianxian and the Eldest Princess who was closest, came to offer her congratulations first.
But that day, the smiles on these two individuals’ faces were not genuine.
The Eldest Princess was Wei Yang’s own sister. If Wei Yang were to ascend the throne in the future, the Eldest Princess would hold a higher status than the other two princesses, and even the princes would have to show her respect. However, if it were Wei Luo, the Eldest Princess would share the same status as the second and third princesses. Previously, both Wei Shan and Ji Xianxian had been quite wary of the Eldest Princess. With Wei Luo’s ascension, they might not extend any special treatment to her.
Furthermore, the Eldest Princess would suffer the loss of her own brother, and her royal dignity would also be diminished. No matter how hard she tried to maintain composure, it was difficult to conceal the traces of her inner turmoil.
Ji Xianxian’s feelings were purely driven by jealousy towards Yin Hui.
The two women knew each other well, and Ji Xianxian made no effort to hide her envy. After the Eldest Princess left, Ji Xianxian remarked sourly, “I never thought that this position would fall to you one day.”
Yin Hui smiled and replied, “Nor did I.”
Just as the Eldest Princess couldn’t hide the bitterness in her heart, Yin Hui couldn’t suppress the joy in hers either.
Such a wonderful development, even Wei Luo couldn’t conceal its impact. Yin Hui was less restrained than before, the smile in her eyes never fading.
Seeing Yin Hui’s joy only made Ji Xianxian’s mood worse, making her want to lash out at her.
In truth, she wanted to lash out at Yin Hui, but how could she actually do it? Even if Yin Hui had a forgiving temperament and didn’t hold grudges, Ji Xianxian had to maintain control.
Having had enough of the turmoil, Ji Xianxian took a sip of tea, swallowing the bitterness in her mouth. With a snort, she remarked, “The Third Master is capable, but the one in my family… If I were Father-in-law, I wouldn’t favor him either.”
She knew she was no less competent than Yin Hui, and the man who couldn’t appreciate her was not as good as Yin Hui’s man. Thus, she resigned herself to her fate.
Yin Hui smoothed out her clothes and took a seat beside Ji Xianxian. “The Second Master is just a bit lazy, but he treats you well, so don’t always harbor dislike towards him,” she said gently.
Ji Xianxian sighed deeply. “I just hope he will exercise more restraint in the future and not let any beauties take advantage of him,” she murmured, her voice lowering as she uttered the last sentence.
Yin Hui’s thoughts turned to Wei Yang and Concubine Meng.
Their father-in-law’s announcement of Wei Yang’s death due to overwork might deceive the officials and the common people, but it wouldn’t fool those who knew Wei Yang well.
What could Wei Yang possibly do during his annual leave?
Concubine Meng had given birth to two sons; how could she abandon her children and commit suicide out of pity for her husband?
If Concubine Meng were still alive, they wouldn’t dare to speculate. But with her death, they could start to piece together the true cause of Wei Yang’s death.
“Da Lang was given the title of Prince Jing. I wonder how my eldest sister-in-law is feeling,” Yin Hui remarked.
The thought of Xu Qingwan brought a sense of satisfaction to Ji Xianxian.
Xu Qingwan had failed to become the Empress, but she had held the position of Crown Princess for several years. With their father-in-law aging, the throne could soon become vacant. However, Wei Yang’s sudden downfall had left his wife and children in a precarious situation. They would soon have to vacate the East Hall.
Xu Qingwan had always been so proud, but now, she would have to lower herself to Ji Xianxian’s level, completely equal… No, Xu Qingwan wasn’t even as good as her. After all, Ji Xianxian had a close relationship with Yin Hui. Xu Qingwan was just the wife of the former Crown Prince. She would have to swallow her pride to survive!
The more Ji Xianxian dwelled on this, the better she felt, and the sourness in her demeanor began to dissipate.
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sighh i just hope they won’t mistreat Concubine Meng 2 sons